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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 464-465
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from July through November 1941, as shown in the source
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
from which she had purchased books to the amt. of $126.49.Total amt. spent for books during the year closing June 30th, $495.22. Bal. on hand in 'rental and fines' fund $40.14. The secretary was instructed to ascertain cost of a new secretarys book. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
July 14: No. 2017 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 11.38
July 14: No. 2018 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
July 14: No. 2019 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
July 28: No. 2020 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
July 28: No. 2021 – Pearly - Fertilizer – 2.50
July 28: No. 2022 – Richards Electric - Fan – 14.95
July 28: No. 2023 – Hickman and Roth - Children’s books – 11.21
July 28: No. 2024 – Geo Wahr - Adult books – 7.15
July 28: No. 2025 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
July 28: No. 2026 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
July 28: No. 2027 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total July: 231.52
Bills Allowed:
Aug 11: No. 2028 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 11: No. 2029 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 3.53
Aug 11: No. 2030 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 7.92
Aug 25: No. 2031 – Geo Wahr - Books – 19.21
Aug 25: No. 2032 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 25: No. 2033 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Aug 25: No. 2034 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Aug: 210.66
Bills Allowed:
Sept 8: No. 2035 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Sept 8: No. 2036 – J. R. Hildebrant - Repair lights – 3.00
Sept 8: No. 2037 – Holm and Holm - Books – 9.59
Sept 8: No. 2038 – Joe Davis - Plumbing – 59.45
Sept 8: No. 2039 – Ihling Bros. & Everard - Sec. Record book – 24.05
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Bills Allowed (Continued):
Sept 8: No. 2040 – U. S. Sanitary Specialties - Tiles – 23.03
Sept 23: No. 2041 – Am. Chem Supply Co. - Mops – 21.34
Sept 23: No. 2042 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 5.25
Sept 23: No. 2043 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Sept 23: No. 2044 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.43
Sept 23: No. 2045 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Sept 23: No. 2046 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Sept 23: No. 2047 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Sept: 337.52
Bills Allowed:
Oct 13: No. 2048 – Det. Edison - Lights – 7.83
Oct 13: No. 2049 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Oct 13: No. 2050 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Oct 13: No. 2051 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct 27: No. 2052 – Martin & Murray Co - Dictionary – 23.90
Oct 27: No. 2053 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 10.14
Oct 27: No. 2054 – Junior Lit. Guild - Children’s books – 6.93
Oct 27: No. 2055 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct 27: No. 2056 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Oct 27: No. 2057 – Belles & Ferrier - Insurance – 13.75
Oct 27: No. 2058 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Oct: 246.93
Bills Allowed:
Nov 10: No. 2059 – Mich Bell Tel - Telephone – 2.88
Nov 10: No. 2060 – Moore-Cottrell - Magazines – 73.20
Nov 10: No. 2061 – Det. Edison - Lights – 11.30
Nov 10: No. 2062 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov 24: No. 2063 – Holm & Holm - Children's Books – 9.07
Nov 24: No. 2064 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 16.53
Nov 24: No. 2065 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov 24: No. 2066 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Nov 24: No. 2067 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Nov: 292.98 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 462-463
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from May through July 1941, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the library on Friday evening, May 9th at 7:30, with all members being present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order
. The report of the March meeting was read by the secretary and approved as read
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A motion was made, seconded, and carried that a request from the Civic League for a sidewalk to be constructed across the library lawn for the convenience of pedestrians be refused for the present
. The secretary was instructed to write to Mrs. John Hamilton, representative of the League, of the decision
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A motion was made and carried that the unsightly fence at the rear of the library building be removed, with Mr. Strobel authorized to supervise the work
. A discussion concerning the purchase of an ornamental fence to replace the old one followed, but no action was taken
. The meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
May 12: No. 2002 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Service – 2.88
May 12: No. 2003 – Det. Edison - Lights – 11.71
May 12: No. 2004 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 26: No. 2005 – Camelot Books - Books – 25.00
May 26: No. 2006 – H. W. and C. A. Peavy - Coal – 67.77
May 26: No. 2007 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 26: No. 2008 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
May 26: No. 2009 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total May: 288.36
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
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Page 463
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held Friday afternoon, May 23rd at 1:15 o'clock, with all members present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order
. The secretary's report of the May 9th meeting was read and approved as read
. A bill from H. W. and C. A. Peavy for coal was allowed for $67.77
. After discussion of several other matters, no action was taken
. The meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
June 9: No. 2010 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.58
June 9: No. 2011 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
June 9: No. 2012 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
June 23: No. 2013 – Triangle Bookbinding - Rebounds – 12.49
June 23: No. 2014 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
June 23: No. 2015 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
June 23: No. 2016 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total June: 204.95
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held at the Library on Friday, July 25th at 1:30 P.M.
Present: Dr. Noble and Mrs. Gillette Absent: Mr. Strobel
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Noble
The secretary's report was read and approved as read
Bills to the amount of $184.81 were allowed
Mrs. Van Slyke reported the amount of fines and rentals for past year was $208.74 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 460-461
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1941, as shown in the source
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Bills Allowed:
Feb. 10: No. 1972 – Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.93
Feb. 10: No. 1973 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1973* – Holm and Holm - Books + Binding – 8.88
Feb. 24: No. 1974 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 33.31
Feb. 24: No. 1975 – Demco Lib. Supplies - Supplies – 6.10
Feb. 24: No. 1976 – Gaylord Bros. – 4.55
Feb. 24: No. 1977 – Det. Edison - Lights – 12.10
Feb. 24: No. 1978 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1979 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 24: No. 1980 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Feb. 24: No. 1981 – H. G. Deeble - Recharging Fire Ex. – 2.00
Feb. 24: No. 1982 – Liv. Co. Press - Library Cards – 4.50
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Feb. – 256.31
Bills Allowed:
Mar. 10: No. 1983 – Mich. Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Mar. 10: No. 1984 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 14.55
Mar. 24: No. 1985 – Martin & Murray - Books (ref) – 35.13
Mar. 24: No. 1986 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper – 1.50
Mar. 24: No. 1987 – Schaufenberg - Free Press – 9.00
Mar. 24: No. 1988 – Triangle Book Binding - Rebounds – 7.32
Mar. 24: No. 1989 – Richards Electric - Repair Lights – 3.15
Mar. 24: No. 1990 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1991 – Purdy & Woodruff - Coal – 49.50
Mar. 24: No. 1992 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 24: No. 1993 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 24: No. 1994 – Holm & Holm - New Books – 33.72
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Mar. – 304.25
*Note: Document shows an overlap in check numbering for No. 1973.
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Page 461
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the commission was held at the Library on Monday afternoon, March 24th, with all members present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order, and the secretary's report of the February meeting was approved
. Dr. Noble reported that he had consulted with Mayor Mr. Itener and Councilman Bush regarding the city assuming the costs of heat and lights for the library he received encouragement that the city would take over these expenses
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The board moved that the accumulation of ashes at the rear of the library be removed and that, henceforth, all ashes must be placed in baskets for city removal
. Mr. Strobel was appointed to handle the purchase of these baskets
. Mr. Strobel was also tasked with determining the cost of an ornamental fence to replace the wire fence across the north lawn, aimed at preventing pedestrians from crossing the grass
. Repairs to the entrance door, rest-room, and windows as suggested by Mrs. Van Slyke were authorized to be arranged by Dr. Noble
. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Apr. 14: No. 1995 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 14: No. 1996 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Apr. 28: No. 1997 – City of Howell - Water – 3.00
Apr. 28: No. 1998 – C. H. Bowman & Co. - Books (Child) – 25.25
Apr. 28: No. 1999 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 28: No. 2000 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Apr. 28: No. 2001 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Apr. – 211.13 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 458-459
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from November 1940 through February 1941, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the Commission was held at the library at 7:30 P.M. Friday, Nov. 22, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette present. The secretary's report of the October meeting was read and approved as read. Bills to the amount of $308.73, including salaries, were approved and ordered paid.
A motion was made and carried that it be suggested to all organizations using the Club rooms in the library for regular meetings that 50¢ per meeting be paid to defray the expense of electricity. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills allowed:
Nov. 11: No. 1944 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Nov. 11: No. 1945 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov. 25: No. 1946 – Triangle Book Bdg Co. - Rebinding – 12.64
Nov. 25: No. 1947 – Grolier Soc - Books – 10.00
Nov. 25: No. 1948 – Geo Dunn Co. – Void
Nov. 25: No. 1949 – Am. Chemical Supply Co. - Boiler Comp. and Chamois – 13.21
Nov. 25: No. 1950 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.08
Nov. 25: No. 1951 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov. 25: No. 1952 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Nov. 25: No. 1953 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total: $228.81 Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills allowed:
Dec. 9: No. 1954 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Dec. 9: No. 1955 – Estelle Bennett - ½ Salary – 20.00
Dec. 9: No. 1956 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Dec. 23: No. 1957 – P. F. Collier and Son - Books – 18.85
Dec. 23: No. 1958 – U. S. Specialties Corp - Tiles – 23.03
Dec. 23: No. 1959 – Jr. Litt. Guild - Books – 10.67
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940–1941
Dec. 23, 1940: No. 1960 – C. H. Van Blaricum - Tree – .75
Dec. 23: No. 1961 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Dec. 23: No. 1962 – Estelle Bennett - ½ Salary – 20.00
Dec. 23: No. 1963 – Det. Edison - Lights – 13.10
Dec. 23: No. 1963* – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills allowed:
Jan. 13, 1941: No. 1964 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Jan. 13: No. 1965 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1966 – Follette Co. - Books – 39.69
Jan. 27: No. 1967 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1968 – Det. Edison - Lights – 13.03
Jan. 27: No. 1969 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Jan. 27: No. 1970 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Jan. 27: No. 1971 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Readers Guide – 10.40
Beulah Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the commission was held at the library at one o'clock on the afternoon of Feb. 21st, 1941. All members were present. Dr. Noble, the President of the commission, called the meeting to order. The secretary's report of the November meeting was read and approved as read. The Treasurer, Mr. Strobel, reported the amount on hand as of February 1st was $1,935.00. Motion made and carried bills to amount of $256.37 for February be paid.
In regard to the suggestion that all societies using the club rooms in the library pay 50¢ per meeting for electricity, the proposal met with opposition from the Woman's Club. A motion was subsequently made and carried that Dr. Noble confer with members of the City Council about the city assuming the expenses of light and heat for the building. The meeting adjourned. Beulah Gillette, Sec.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 472-473b
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the documents and notes regarding the use of the library's basement and club rooms, as shown in the source
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Proposal from the Child Conservation League (Left)
'The Honorable Chair and Members of Board of the Howell Carnegie Library:
In compliance with your request the undersigned officers of the Child Conservation League of Howell hereby submit for your information and consideration the plan suggested by our organization for the use of the south-east basement room of the library for a supervised Children’s reading room.
The Child Conservation League will furnish the room with juvenile chairs and tables and curtains.
The Child Conservation League will furnish a responsible supervisor and story teller for the afternoon.
We would desire the use of the room on Saturday afternoons.
It is understood that this room has not been used for several years past and this organization feels that this project will supplement the library work at no expense to the Library Board.
Signed: Dorothy Willis - Sec. Lee Stephens Pres.'
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Application Records (Top Center)
Envelope Addressed to: Mrs. W. P. Van Winkle, 417 Court Street, Howell, Michigan. Handwritten Note on Envelope: 'Applications for use of Basement Rooms received from Child Conservation League (Apr. 8, 1937) and from Howell Woman’s Club (Apr. 23, 1937)'
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Proposal from the Howell Woman’s Club (Middle Center)
'To the Library Board — After a number of informal conversations in regard to the use of the room known as the G.A.R. & W.R.C. room in the library as a meeting place for the club.
Therefore we the Howell Woman’s Club ask permission to use this room and an adjacent room to be fitted up for a comfortable club room.
The club agrees to use their furniture, rugs, stove, pictures, dishes with no expense to the library board in turn for the use of the rooms as a meeting place for the club. The details to be worked out with the committee.
Signed: Mrs. W. P. Van Winkle Chairman Miss Alice Butler Mrs. J. B. Browne Mrs. Robt. McFarrow Howell Womans club Committee Howell April 20th 1937'
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Organizations Using Club Rooms (Right)
Woman’s Club — afternoons
1st and 3rd Fridays each month
March 10th is Annual meeting
Vacation in Summer.
Child Conservation League
1st and 3rd Thursdays each mo. [Tues. crossed out]
W.C.T.U. (Woman's Christian Temperance Union)
3rd Tuesday each month.
Vets of Foreign Wars Auxiallary
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 472-473
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building for June through August 1942, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Tuesday Evening June 30th with Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble present. Mr. Barron and Mr. Cottrell, Mayor and Clerk of the city, met with the Commission.
A letter from Dr. Louis S. Brooke of Detroit was read. In this letter, Dr. Brooke offered as a gift to the library several bound magazine volumes, should the library care for such a gift. It was agreed that the Librarian should make a check of such reading material in the library and find what copies of Dr. Brooke's offer could be used.
The purchase of The New Britannica for $148.52 was approved.
It was the consensus of opinion of the Commission in the matter of the new furnace that with the approval of the Mayor and the City Council a new furnace with stoker should be purchased. Mr. Cottrell was instructed to receive other bids besides that of the American Radiator Co. If such bids were too slow in being received, however, the contract should be given to the American Radiator Co.
The Commission adjourned. Homer M. Noble, Sec'y
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the Library on Thursday, July 23rd with Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble present. The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved. A letter from Mrs. Lodisca Alway, Director of State Aid for libraries from the General Library Fund, was read. In this letter, it was stated that the Howell Library had qualified for this aid and that a check for $170.90 had already been mailed to Mrs. Van Slyke.
Confirmation of the contract for a furnace with the American Radiator Co. was made, and in addition a stoker was ordered to be purchased.
The bound volumes of magazines offered to the library by Dr. Brooke of Detroit were declined with appreciation—such volumes of these magazines already being in the library.
Recent bills submitted to the City Clerk for payment were as follows:—
June 30: No. 2138+ – Furnace & Jas Fried – 642.95
July 13: No. 2139 – Water - City of Howell – 1.50
July 13: No. 2140 – Telephone – 2.59
July 13: No. 2141 – Electric Lights – 8.64
July 13: No. 2142 – Salary - E. E. Papworth – 32.50
July 27: No. 2143 – Books - Institute of Research – 3.75
July 27: No. 2144 – Refill Fire Extinguishers – 2.00
July 27: No. 2145 – Hickman + Noel. Books – 7.54
July 27: No. 2146 – Geo Wahr - Books – 11.64
July 27: No. 2147 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.50
July 27: No. 2148 – Salary Mrs. Estelle Bennett – 40.00
July 27: No. 2149 – Salary Mrs. M. J. Van Slyke – 75.00
Aug 10: No. 2150 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.20
Total (exclusive of furnace): $250.16
The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Sec'y -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 470-471
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from May through June 1942, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held on Thursday evening, June 19th, 1942, at 7:30
. Those present were Mr. Woodhams, Pres., Mrs. Francis Smith, Treasurer, and Homer Noble, Secretary
. Mr. Fred Cottrell, City Clerk, met with the Commission to explain the amounts allotted to the Commission from city taxes over a period of three years
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A letter was read from Mrs. Lodisca Alway, Director of State Aid to Libraries, stating that this library is qualified for a state-aid grant from the General Library Fund this year
. The secretary was instructed to write the State Board for Libraries asking them to determine specifically the qualifications for state aid to which the library must attain
. The secretary was also instructed to create a budget for the coming year so as to give the purchase of more books a more adequate place this budget is to be submitted at the next meeting
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The Commission voted the purchase of coal for next winter, with the orders to be distributed as equally as possible among the four local coal companies
. As the heating plant was under suspicion, it was agreed to have a representative of the American Radiator Company come to inspect it
. Vacation was authorized for two weeks for Mrs. Van Slyke and one week for Mrs. Bennett
. It was voted that during the summer months the library be closed on Wednesday and Friday evenings
. The minutes of the May meeting were approved at the beginning of this meeting
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Page 471
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Inasmuch as the City Charter specifically states that the Library Commission shall be responsible not only for the building and grounds and their use but for all funds allotted to the Commission, it was agreed that henceforth the bills approved by the Commission be submitted not to the City Council for approval, but directly to the City Clerk
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Such bills approved and submitted to the City Clerk for 2 months are as follows:
May 11: No. 2120 – Telephone – $3.08
May 11: No. 2121 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
May 25: No. 2122 – Detroit Edison Lights – 11.74
May 25: No. 2123 – Livingston Co. Press (paper) – 3.00
May 25: No. 2124 – George Wahr - Books – 18.66
May 25: No. 2125 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheese cloth – 6.40
May 25: No. 2126 – Heckman & Noel - Rebinding – 42.00
May 25: No. 2127 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
May 25: No. 2128 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00
May 25: No. 2129 – M. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00
June 8: No. 2130 – Mich Bell Tel Co – 3.88
June 8: No. 2131 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
June 22: No. 2132 – Detroit Edison Co – 7.02
June 22: No. 2133 – A. N. Marquis Co 'Who's Who' – 9.00
June 22: No. 2134 – Geo Wahr - Books – 33.77
June 22: No. 2135 – Livingston Co. Press - Border Books – 14.25
June 22: No. 2136 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
June 22: No. 2137 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00
June 22: No. 2138 – M. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00
The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Sec'y -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 468-469
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1942, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Feb. 23: No. 2097 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 23: No. 2098 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 9: No. 2099 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 3.74
Mar. 9: No. 2100 – Wm. Pipp - Labor in basement – 5.00
Mar. 9: No. 2101 – Quarrie Corp. - World Book – 66.80
Mar. 9: No. 2102 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2103 – Det. Edison Co. - Lights – 16.06
Mar. 23: No. 2104 – Holm and Holm - New Books – 23.41
Mar. 23: No. 2105 – Junior Lit. Guild - New Books – 7.41
Mar. 23: No. 2106 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2107 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 23: No. 2108 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 23: No. 2109 – Duplicate of 2108
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Commission was held at the library Friday evening, Mar. 20th at 8 o’clock. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette. Dr. Noble presided. The treasurer Mr. Strobel reported 1679.00∗∗inthetreasury.Alateraccountingdiscoveredabout∗∗300.00 more on hand, making the balance on hand $1979.00. Various projects relating to library service were discussed but no action was taken. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
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Page 469
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the new Commission was held in the Library on Friday evening, April 24th at 8 o’clock. The Commission's Personnel had changed since the last meeting through the expiration of the terms of Mrs. Beulah P. Gillette (whose three years term had terminated) and of Herman G. Strobel who was serving a special term of one year. Neither Mrs. Gillette nor Mr. Strobel wishing to be reappointed, the City Council had appointed Mr. Berthold Woodhams for a term of three years, and Mrs. Francis Smith for a term of two years. Mr. Woodhams and Mrs. Smith with Mr. Noble (who has one more year of his three year term to serve) constitute the Commission for this year. In the organization of the Commission, Mr. Woodhams was elected Chairman, Mrs. Smith treasurer, and Mr. Noble secretary.
The following bills were approved and submitted to the City Council for payment:
April 13: No. 2110 – Detroit Edison – 9.36
April 13: No. 2111 – City of Howell for Water – 1.50
April 13: No. 2112 – Michigan Bell Tel. Co – 2.88
April 13: No. 2113 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2114 – Trotier Co. - Books – 69.50
April 27: No. 2115 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2116 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
April 27: No. 2117 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
April 27: No. 2118 – Lyle Schaufele - Free Press – 9.00
April 27: No. 2119 – C. H. Hopkins - Glass + Lumber – 5.59
Of the annual allotment of funds for the library for the library year 1941-42 amounting to 3394.60∗∗,thecityclerkreportedabalanceasofApril1,1942of∗∗1662.84. After reading that part of the City Charter appertaining to the functions of the Library Commission, the Commission adjourned.
Homer M. Noble - Sec'y -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 162-163
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
A. C McClurg & Co, Hillsdale School Supply, Ina Hight, Ted Shindorf, Mary O'Lone, Frank Daniels, Mrs. Roy Lannen, Bonnie Swainn, Dolores Kramer, C M Gardner & Co, Michigan Bell, Jas. Field.
The Howell Library Board met (Tuesday) Wednesday night, October 21, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Engelhardt, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the August meeting were read and after a correction, namely, that the city council had reconsidered and would return $350.00 instead of $250.00 to our budget, they were approved.
Mr. Russell Engelhart is the new chairman of our board replacing Mr. Krieger, Mr. Engelhart read a letter which he received asking him to be a member of the legislative committee of the Michigan Library Association. MR. Engelhardt felt it necessary to decline this year.
Mrs. Hight had discussed the matter of electric work needing attention in the library, with Mr. Howard the (election) electrician, who estimated his price at $600.00 or more. He will do all the work and the Detroit Edison
The wiring in the basement and attic needs to be replaced. Mr. Norman suggested that Mr. Engelhardt get the price of another electrician and Mr. Dellmar Richard was suggested.
The City hall now has a new IBM machine and Mrs. Hight has been asked to send all of her invoices to the City Hall. Mrs. Hight will record her checks in the record book, which heretofore has been done by the Library Board Secretary. Mrs. Hight also intends to keep two records of books purchased, one for 'Friends of the Library' and one for the library proper.
Under the new city hall system, salaries will be paid twice a month instead of once as in the past.
The question arose, shall Mrs. Hight purchase books useful to all ages? Mr. Engelhardt proposed that Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hock and Mrs. Gatesman discuss the purchasing of books and speak of our decision at the November meeting.
Mrs. Hight reported that her reading committee was not functioning at the present. She greatly missed the help this committee give her. Kathie Sherman no longer serves as the Shermans have moved and because of the untimely death of Mr. Guy Jameson, Lee is not active for the present. Shirely Gatesman (Mrs. Charles B) has been suggested to replace Kathy Sherman.
From time to time requests are made for the use of the Women's Club rooms downstairs in the library. Last requests have been the Pallet and Brush Club and the nurse's club.
Mrs. Hight was ask to inquire of Mr. Field if there will be any further cost on the furnace.
Mr. Shindorf's suggestion to keep a light in the library all night was met with disapproval after a short discussion.
Items from the trip Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hack and Mrs. Gatesman made to Adrian, to talk with the county librarian, Miss Roberts, were spoken of and discussed briefly -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 152-153
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening March 19, 7:30PM in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. The minutes of the February 17 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported on observations at Farmington Library, concerning their floors and finishing saying they were waxed and that they were not slippery. Discussion followed about what to be done about our library floors and the question was tabled until summer.
The furnace seems to be all right at the present and Mr. Shinddorf believes it will last until summer. The question can the sheer pin in the stoker be fixed was to be asked as this might be the cause of part of the trouble there seems to be no more roof leaks and as yet Mr. Wallace had not plastered the rear hall.
Since Mrs. Warner's resignation Mrs. Fisher has been working Mrs. Warners hours. Mrs. Weiland who previously gave her time will work Mrs. Fishers hours. Mrs. Fisher is entitled to two weeks sick leave.
Mrs. Hight also reported a bill of $56.86 for a cupboard built by Mr. Daniels This must be paid out of this years budget.
The cost to ceiling the D.A.R. room will be $326.34. It was also suggested that Mr. Field finish the repair work on the furnace so it may be paid out of this years budget.
It was agreed for Mrs. Hight to have necessary help needed. Mrs. Weiland would give her three afternoons a week. It might be necessary for Mrs. Hight to cut book orders.
There was a discussion about 2 closing the library part time, possibly Wednesday nights. for economy reasons, until further notice, for the purpose of helping the present situation. This was moved by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mr. Baldwin. However after further discussion this motion was tabled and moved by Mr. Baldwin, seconded by Mrs. McCloskey and voted unanimously.
The first order of books from the 'Friends of the Library' had been received and were ready to be put in circulation. The board decided to write Mr. Brady, president of the 'Friends' for the splendid work his group is doing.
Work on the budget followed after which the board adjourned, the next meeting to be April 21 at 7:30PM in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gateman, Record. secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening May 19, 1959 in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
Mrs. Hight called attention to the books on display purchased by the Friends of the Library and also the installation of an extension telephone in her office. The fountain is in need of repair and paint and Mrs. Hight was to inquire about the cost for this.
Mr. Lyon brough word from the City Council that yard maintenance and salaries are to be cut. A discussion followed and Mrs. Hight was to take up the matter of reductions with Mr. Norman, city manager. He was to be asked to attend the June meeting if possible. Any action concerning the budget
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